What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collateral Risk Manager position at Amalgamated Bank of NY?
Purpose of Position
The Collateral Risk Manager supports the Credit Risk Management department by managing procurement, coordination, and administration of third-party collateral reports including appraisals, environmental reports, and Property Condition Reports (PCRs/PCAs) for commercial real estate lending and portfolio management. The role emphasizes workflow management, vendor communication, appraisal review, invoice processing, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Job Functions:
Third-Party Report Procurement & Coordination
- Manage the ordering of third-party due diligence reports including, appraisals, environmental reports, and PCR/engineering assessments.
- Prepare engagement letters following internal and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate timelines, scope details, and deliverables with vendors.
- Track report progress and provide updates to internal stakeholders.
Oversight of Appraisal & Review Processes
- Direct the appraisal lifecycle: scoping, vendor assignment, review, and acceptance.
- Maintain valuation independence structures and enforce regulatory firewalls.
- Evaluate 3rd party reviews for credibility, regulatory compliance, and methodological soundness.
- Lead coordination of resolution matters with 3rd party providers including appraisers & reviewers.
Vendor Management & Compliance Support
- Maintain vendor documentation including licenses, E&O insurance, and compliance materials.
- Assist with onboarding new valuation, environmental, and engineering vendors.
- Track vendor performance issues and escalate as appropriate.
Invoice Management & Administrative Support
- Receive, validate, and process third-party vendor invoices.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and coordinate with Accounts Payable.
- Maintain job dissemination and invoice records for audit support.
Workflow, Reporting & Documentation
- Keep accurate pipeline trackers and workflow logs.
- Update internal systems with delivery dates, vendor notes, and completed reports.
- Support the Senior Credit Officer / Chief Appraiser in Policy enhancements, preparing audit exhibits, and Board materials.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Provide professional communication and support to internal and external partners.
- Responsiveness within the CRM group and the lending team is a must.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience appraising and/or reviewing.
- Minimum 4 years of experience working in regulated financial institution.
- Must have clear understanding of USPAP
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and workflow systems.
- Experience coordinating 3rd party vendors
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Certified General appraisal license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with Collateral 360.
- Familiarity with environmental due diligence and PCR reporting.
- Expertise in NYC Multifamily tax benefits.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $130,000 – $150,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferrable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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Salary : $130,000 - $150,000